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Amistad Veterans Memorial park near Bishop will get new look starting next month
There’s nothing like spending a day at a park with family and friends. A vote by Nueces County Commissioners will give the park near Bishop several upgrades to give kids a memorable childhood.
New lighting on parts of SH 361
The state has installed lighting to improve visibility along two areas of State Highway 361, the Island Road, where there have been fatal crashes at night. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) started installing the lighting in May. The project is expected to be complete with the lights operating in October, said Rickey Dailey, TxDOT spokesman. One area is in […]
Two killed when boat, ship collide
The Port Aransas boating community was shocked by the death of two of its members and injury to two others in a collision between a sportfishing boat and a tanker ship early on the morning of Saturday, July 13. The crash was fatal for the co-owner and captain of the boat, Colin Ocker of Port Aransas, and Jared Hunt of […]
Bates and Clay win Roundup
Hundreds of anglers turned out to participate in the 88th edition of the Deep Sea Roundup held Thursday through Sunday, July 11 through 14. Anglers of all ages fished the bay/surf and offshore divisions on Friday and Saturday. The Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. hosts the tournament every year. “The tournament went great despite the boating accident that broke everyone’s heart. […]
Donna residents charged in fatal McAllen shooting
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two Donna residents have been charged with murder for a fatal McAllen shooting late Monday morning. In a Wednesday news release, McAllen police said Nathan Germain, 30, and Carmen Lizeth Valdez, 31, have been accused of shooting 36-year-old Donna resident David Martinez to death in a McAllen residence.
Judge in Hidalgo County election contest throws out votes over improper assistance
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 23, when Michelle Acosta was more than seven months pregnant, she stopped by the polls in Sullivan City. Justice of the Peace Sonia Treviño was running for re-election against Ramon Segovia, a businessman from western Hidalgo County. Acosta wanted to support Treviño. Her high-risk pregnancy, however, made the trip […]
Operation Safe Return to Provide School Supplies and Safety Information
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Safe Return is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Bank Center. The event offers children the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year, according to a a statement from the Crime Reduction Unit. For more information, contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.
Search for Georgia girl expands to Texas, 6 other states. Have you seen Maria Gomez-Perez?
The search for a missing Georgia girl has now expanded to several states, including Texas. Here's what we know. Maria Gomez-Perez, 12, was reported missing from Gainesville, Georgia on May 30. She had been last seen in the driveway of her home the previous day. Maria stands at 5'3" and...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
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